Oncology Staging Tumors Flashcards
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Grade
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Tumor can be graded from grade I through grade IV; grade is based on microscopic appearance of tumor cells; grade I tumor is well differentiated and is easier to treat than more advanced grades
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Metastases (mets)
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Spreading of cancerous tumor from original site to different locations of body; singular is metastasis
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Pathologist
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Physician who specializes in evaluating specimens removed from living or dead patients
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Staging
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Process of classifying tumors based on degree of tissue invasion and potential response to therapy: TNM staging system is frequently used; T refers to tumor’s size and invasion, N refers to lymph node involvement, and M refers to presence of metastases of tumor cells
